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Exhibit 12.1

ATHLON HOLDINGS LP
RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in thousands, except ratios)

 
   Year ended December 31,  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Fixed charges:

                    

Interest expense

   $ 36,669   $ 9,951   $ 2,945  

Capitalized interest

     343     219     —  

Rental expense attributable to interest

     49     51     27  
               
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Total fixed charges

   $ 37,061   $ 10,221   $ 2,972  
               
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Earnings:

                    

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ 80,438   $ 54,942   $ (659 )

Plus: fixed charges

     37,061     10,221     2,972  

Plus: amortization of capitalized interest

     16     2     —  

Less: capitalized interest

     (343 )   (219 )   —  
               
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Total earnings

   $ 117,172   $ 64,946   $ 2,313  
               
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(a)

     3.2     6.4     0.8  
               
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(a)
For 2011, earnings as defined were inadequate to cover fixed charges as defined by $659,000.



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ATHLON HOLDINGS LP RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in thousands, except ratios)